doc.silverstripe.org/sapphire/docs/en/installation/webserver.md
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Generic Webserver Installation

These instructions show you how to install SilverStripe on any web server.

For additional information about installing SilverStripe on specific operation systems, refer to:

Installation Steps

  • Download the installer package

  • Make sure the webserver has MySQL and PHP support. See Server Requirements for more information.

  • Unpack the installer somewhere into your web-root. Usually the www folder or similar. Most downloads from SilverStripe are compressed tarballs. To extract these files you can either do them natively (Unix) or with 7-Zip (Windows)

  • Visit your sites Domain or IP Address in your web browser.

  • You will be presented with a form where you enter your MySQL login details and are asked to give your site a 'project name' and the default login details. Follow the questions and select the install button at the bottom of the page.

  • After a couple of minutes, your site will be set up. Visit your site and enjoy!

Issues?

If the above steps don't work for any reason have a read of the Common Problems section.